Dr. Gabriel Sala is interested in unraveling how individuals forge meaningful connections to their work and to each other, amidst disruptions. His work primarily draws from theories of relationships, identity and emotions. With a focus on elite domains like antiterrorist units, SWAT teams, and luxury hotels, his field work delves into the intricate fabric of work and interpersonal dynamics.
Education
- PhD Organizational Studies, Boston College
- MSc Management, EMLyon Business School
Awards and Recognition
- Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Award (Boston College, 2019)
- MOC Best Reviewer Award (Academy of Management, 2017)
Selected Publications
- Sala, G.R., Pratt, M.G., (2023) How Organizations Influence Interpersonal Trust Repair: The Case of a French Antiterrorist Unit, Academy of Management Journal, 66(4), 1263-1293 https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2020.1093
- Pratt, M.G., Sala, G.R.* (2021). A Researcher's Toolkit for Observational Methods. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management. Oxford University Press. *equal authorship
- Sala, G., Haag, C. (2016). Comment vaincre l'anxiété en situation extrême? Les secrets de la Force Intervention du GIGN, unité d'élite de la gendarmerie nationale (Taming anxiety in high-risk situations: the secrets of the GIGN). Revue Française de Gestion, 42(257), 129-147
